Average rent in Mount Louisa, QLD — 2026
Mount Louisa sits in the Townsville local government area, 1117km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 10,110 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 35% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$350/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 10,110
- Median age
- 34
- Distance to Brisbane
- 1117 km
- Households renting
- 35%
- Separate houses
- 94%
- Flats / apartments
- 0%
- Born overseas
- 13%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Townsville
ABS 2021
Renting in Mount Louisa
Mount Louisa runs roughly with the Queensland state median — renters typically pay $350/week, close to the $359/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (63% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 35% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (94%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 34 and a population around 10,110. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 13% of residents were born overseas. Mount Louisa is 1117km from Brisbane, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.
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